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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: |
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Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. On any given day -- nearly 6-thousand Americans will celebrate their 65th birthday. In 10 years, the numbers will almost double --as baby-boomers, the largest generation ever -- start to move into old age. Those 85 and over -- are now the fastest growing segment of our population In general.people are living longer and "healthier" lives. So, How do we age successfully? Here to talk about that and more: Zane Knoy, a gerentologist who has taught on the topic of Aging for years, and often gives so-called: "Aging for Dummies" presentations. And, Susan Staples, the Project Director for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Granite State College. She also helped implement ServiceLink- a statewide network of community-based programs supporting independent living and healthy aging. Welcome to both of you. Q ZANE: A century ago you could expect to live until 47. Today, life Expectancy is now up to 76 years of age. ** Have our PERCEPTIONS about AGING changed with our increased life span? Q SUSAN: How you view Old Age depends on YOUR age. It appears LOTS of people want to LIVE LONGER, but FEW want to AGE and get older. ** STILL a lot of FEAR about aging ???? Q ZANE: Give us a readers digest version of your AGING for Dummies speeches. What does your message consist of? Q SUSAN: Give us a snapshot of WHO is taking these life long learning courses? Q SUSAN/ZANE: Are their secrets to living well? Q Is Ageism.still highly prevalent in our culture?? How do we REVERSE that? Q DO we have programs and SERVICES in place for this ever rising population of OLDER AMERICANS? Q What do we need to do NOW.to prepare for AGING well?? Q Active minds, exercise, sensible eating habits, and rewarding social relationships play a part in keeping brains functioning well. These were just part of our centenarians' lifelong lifestyles. BETH: That AARP Survey also found that EVEN if people fear their own OLD age. 60-Percent belive LIFE will be better for the average 80-year old in this century. ZANE KNOY, SUSAN STAPLES.- |
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Q SUSAN: Give us a snapshot of WHO is taking these life long learning courses? Q SUSAN/ZANE: Are their secrets to living well? Q Is Ageism.still highly prevalent in our culture?? How do we REVERSE that? Q DO we have programs and SERVICES in place for this ever rising population of OLDER AMERICANS? Q What do we need to do NOW.to prepare for AGING well?? Q Active minds, exercise, sensible eating habits, and rewarding social relationships play a part in keeping brains functioning well. These were just part of our centenarians' lifelong lifestyles. BETH: That AARP Survey also found that EVEN if people fear their own OLD age. 60-Percent belive LIFE will be better for the average 80-year old in this century. ZANE KNOY, SUSAN STAPLES.- |
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Eileen Foley knows about Living Well. The former Portsmouth Mayor and 7-term state senator is now 87 -- and still going strong. |
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Born in 19-18 -- Eileen was 5-years old when Portsmouth's Memorial Bridge was erected. She was there for the ribbon-cutting -- which shared front page headlines with the demise of hostilities with Germany in the so called "great war". Her family lived through the hard times of the Great Depression. In the 1940's -- her Mom, became Portsmouth's first woman mayor and, by the way, the first female mayor east of the Mississippi. Eileen followed in her mom's footsteps. She was first elected Portsmouth Mayor in 1968 and went on to serve 8 terms. After retiring in 19-97 -- Eileen became an Ambassador for Portsmouth. Recently, her columns in a monthly newsletter for the Community Council of Senior Citizens have been compiled in a new book entitled: "Again, the pleasure is all mine". |
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Proceeds from the book have been dedicated to the Community Council of Senior Citizens. Here to talk about living Life to the fullest: Eileen Foley. Welcome. Q EILEEN: When you were 75 -- and MAYOR. You were asked "If you could do something for SENIORS what would it be?" MAYOR FOLEY: Create an atmosphere that welcomed people over 60, over 65-- in the workplace in a part-time way" That was more than 1O-years ago. HAVE THINGS CHANGED AT ALL? Is their a welcoming ATMOSPHERE for elderly workers. Q You worked well into your 70's do you consider yourself -- TYPICAL? Q If you Flip thru the book you see pictures of: HUBERT HUMPHREY on the Stump In Portsmouth Bill Clinton, George Bush, Al Gore. A who's WHO of Politics. You're STILL sought after when it comes to ENDORSEMENTS. POLITICS still in your blood???? Q You MARRIED at the Wentworth Hotel. You must have been particularly pleased that the HOTEL was brought back to LIFE. In the book you talk about wrestling with the QUESTION: Should I be driving.why and why not? Q You write about being Mayor when Pease was SHUT down, You shepharded the city thru those tough times. What do you remember about that time? Population dwindled. The TRADEPORT has brought Prosperity back to the region. What do you think of your city Portsmouth? Q Any of your children interested in POLITICS.wanting to follow in your footsteps or their grandmothers???? Q You're in your 80's now -- what's NEXT for EILEEN FOLEY. What Message would you want to give about AGING WELL??? Q FOLEY: Community council of senior citizens has been a light in the darkness for seniors over the last 33-years. Empowering seniors to remain INDEPENDENT and up-to-date? ARE we doing enough for our SENIORS??? wHAT DO WE still need to DO?? EILEEN FOLEY: |
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We can learn a lot from seniors, especially Centenarians. At 105 -- Yardley Chittick is America's oldest living patent attorney. He's still happy, alert, engaged, and even plays the mandolin for fun. Outlook's Chip Neal visited Yardley Chittick at his retirement home in Concord. |
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Chittick continues his regular routine of reading, watching TV, and visiting friends as he looks toward his 106th birthday. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. I'll see you next time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/17/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length:11:15 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. On any given day, nearly 6 thousand Americans will celebrate their 65th birthday. In 10 years, the numbers will almost double as baby-boomers--the largest generation ever--start to move into old age. Those 85 and over are now the fastest growing segment of our population. In general, people are living longer and "healthier" lives. So how do we age successfully? Here to talk about that and more: Zane Knoy, a gerentologist who has taught on the topic of Aging for years and often gives so-called: "Aging for Dummies" presentations, and Susan Staples, the Project Director for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Granite State College. She also helped implement ServiceLink--a statewide network of community-based programs supporting independent living and healthy aging. Welcome to both of you. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Zane Knoy\Gerontologist, Susan Staples\Project Director, Susan Staples\Osher Lifelong Learning Institute |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/17/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length:11:15 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. On any given day, nearly 6 thousand Americans will celebrate their 65th birthday. In 10 years, the numbers will almost double as baby-boomers--the largest generation ever--start to move into old age. Those 85 and over are now the fastest growing segment of our population. In general, people are living longer and "healthier" lives. So how do we age successfully? Here to talk about that and more: Zane Knoy, a gerentologist who has taught on the topic of Aging for years and often gives so-called: "Aging for Dummies" presentations, and Susan Staples, the Project Director for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Granite State College. She also helped implement ServiceLink--a statewide network of community-based programs supporting independent living and healthy aging. Welcome to both of you. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Zane Knoy\Gerontologist, Susan Staples\Project Director, Susan Staples\Osher Lifelong Learning Institute |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/17/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. Eileen Foley knows about Living Well. The former Portsmouth Mayor and 7-term state senator is now 87 and still going strong. Here to talk about living Life to the fullest: Eileen Foley. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Eileen Foley\Former Portsmouth Mayor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/17/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. Eileen Foley knows about Living Well. The former Portsmouth Mayor and 7-term state senator is now 87 and still going strong. Here to talk about living Life to the fullest: Eileen Foley. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Eileen Foley\Former Portsmouth Mayor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/17/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:10 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. We can learn a lot from seniors, especially Centenarians. At 105, Yardley Chittick is America's oldest living patent attorney. He's still happy, alert, engaged, and even plays the mandolin for fun. Outlook's Chip Neal visited Yardley Chittick at his retirement home in Concord. PRODUCER/REPORTER:Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Yardley Chittick\105 years old |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/17/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:10 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley talks about life in public service. It's part of our Seeing Seniors series: Aging Well. Plus: Yardley Chittick is 105 years young -- meet America's oldest living Patent Attorney. We can learn a lot from seniors, especially Centenarians. At 105, Yardley Chittick is America's oldest living patent attorney. He's still happy, alert, engaged, and even plays the mandolin for fun. Outlook's Chip Neal visited Yardley Chittick at his retirement home in Concord. PRODUCER/REPORTER:Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Yardley Chittick\105 years old |
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